No more Madden....

gonzo · 04-16-2009, 02:22 PM

Crapo. One of the only guys I can stomach is gone. And glory be look who we get. Collinsworth.............

NEW YORK (AP)—John Madden, the burly former coach who has been one of pro football’s most popular broadcast analysts for three decades, is calling it quits.

Madden worked for the past three seasons on NBC “Sunday Night Football.” His last telecast was the Super Bowl between Arizona and Pittsburgh.

“It’s time,” Madden said. “I’m 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall. I have two great sons and their families and their five grandchildren are at an age now when they know when I’m home and, more importantly, when I’m not.”

Cris Collinsworth will replace Madden, moving over from the network’s studio show, NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol said. Collinsworth filled in when Madden took a game off last October.

Madden said he still loves all aspects of the game and his job, and that’s why it took him a couple of months to make the decision.

Madden’s blue-collar style and love for in-the-trenches football endeared him to fans. His “Madden NFL Football” is the top-selling sports video game of all time.

Madden is reluctant to fly and often traveled to games in a specially equipped bus.

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2002 fi…

AP - Apr 16, 12:42 pm EDT
Longtime broadcast partner Al Michaels said Madden will have a unique place in pro football history.

“No one has made the sport more interesting, more relevant and more enjoyable to watch and listen to than John,” Michaels said in a statement. “There’s never been anyone like him and he’s been the gold standard for analysts for almost three decades.”

Madden began his pro football career as a linebacker coach at Oakland in 1967 and was named head coach two years later, at 33 the youngest coach in what was then the American Football League.

Madden led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl victory and retired in 1979. He joined CBS later that year.

He worked at CBS until 1994 when the network lost rights to broadcast NFL games, leading him to switch to Fox. He left Fox in 2002 to become the lead analyst for ABC’s “Monday Night Football” and joined NBC in 2006 when that network inaugurated a prime-time Sunday game.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

“I don’t know that I’ve ever met anyone who loves the NFL, or cares about the NFL, more than John Madden,” Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. “As a friend, I know that John’s respect and passion for the sport will be the two elements of his legacy that matter the most to him. His imprint and impact on our game were powerful and meaningful. His influence on the sport was felt by everyone—the guys in the equipment room, the players, the coaches, the owners, and most importantly, the fans.

“He’s going out on top—as the best we have—and the best we have ever had.”

googoomas · 04-16-2009, 02:23 PM

A very sad day indeed....

Kensta335 · 04-16-2009, 02:25 PM

As long as Madden games keep coming out, it's all good.

Crimson92 · 04-16-2009, 02:29 PM

what will bret farve do now

boostin4fun · 04-16-2009, 02:32 PM

damn that sucks. I thought John madden was sexy

Blake · 04-16-2009, 04:21 PM

wow, that really sucks

kabalm18 · 04-16-2009, 04:24 PM

Man, this does suck! Please God....not Collinsworth!!!!!!

Blake · 04-16-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kabalm18

Collinsworth!!!!!!

or anyone on ESPN's MNF....especially kornheiser

kabalm18 · 04-16-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

or anyone on ESPN's MNF....especially kornheiser

I like Kornheiser on PTI but he sucks as a commentator. This sucks...Sunday Night Football was the new MNF but now they both are gonna suck balls!

gonzo · 04-16-2009, 05:00 PM

Now they are saying Deion Sanders is Collinsworths partner.

j/k

kabalm18 · 04-16-2009, 06:48 PM

cotmfk · 04-16-2009, 08:34 PM

I hate collinsworth!!!

BOOM!

TwinTurboXI · 04-17-2009, 12:00 AM

Colinsworth is a huge D-bag. Madden used to be good when he would actually think about what he was saying instead of repeating his dumb and overused sayings. I have huge respect for John Madden from his playing days to his coaching days, but he's been washed up for a good 5 years now. Can't wait for Madden 2010 though!

addy85 · 04-17-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Blake

wow, that really sucks

+1

04-16-2009, 02:22 PM	#1
gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	No more Madden.... Crapo. One of the only guys I can stomach is gone. And glory be look who we get. Collinsworth............. NEW YORK (AP)—John Madden, the burly former coach who has been one of pro football’s most popular broadcast analysts for three decades, is calling it quits. Madden worked for the past three seasons on NBC “Sunday Night Football.” His last telecast was the Super Bowl between Arizona and Pittsburgh. “It’s time,” Madden said. “I’m 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall. I have two great sons and their families and their five grandchildren are at an age now when they know when I’m home and, more importantly, when I’m not.” Cris Collinsworth will replace Madden, moving over from the network’s studio show, NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol said. Collinsworth filled in when Madden took a game off last October. Madden said he still loves all aspects of the game and his job, and that’s why it took him a couple of months to make the decision. Madden’s blue-collar style and love for in-the-trenches football endeared him to fans. His “Madden NFL Football” is the top-selling sports video game of all time. Madden is reluctant to fly and often traveled to games in a specially equipped bus. FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2002 fi… AP - Apr 16, 12:42 pm EDT Longtime broadcast partner Al Michaels said Madden will have a unique place in pro football history. “No one has made the sport more interesting, more relevant and more enjoyable to watch and listen to than John,” Michaels said in a statement. “There’s never been anyone like him and he’s been the gold standard for analysts for almost three decades.” Madden began his pro football career as a linebacker coach at Oakland in 1967 and was named head coach two years later, at 33 the youngest coach in what was then the American Football League. Madden led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl victory and retired in 1979. He joined CBS later that year. He worked at CBS until 1994 when the network lost rights to broadcast NFL games, leading him to switch to Fox. He left Fox in 2002 to become the lead analyst for ABC’s “Monday Night Football” and joined NBC in 2006 when that network inaugurated a prime-time Sunday game. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. “I don’t know that I’ve ever met anyone who loves the NFL, or cares about the NFL, more than John Madden,” Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. “As a friend, I know that John’s respect and passion for the sport will be the two elements of his legacy that matter the most to him. His imprint and impact on our game were powerful and meaningful. His influence on the sport was felt by everyone—the guys in the equipment room, the players, the coaches, the owners, and most importantly, the fans. “He’s going out on top—as the best we have—and the best we have ever had.”
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 165 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	As long as Madden games keep coming out, it's all good.
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Now they are saying Deion Sanders is Collinsworths partner. j/k
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cotmfk Major General 2150 Rep 6,177 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	I hate collinsworth!!! BOOM! __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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TwinTurboXI Lieutenant Colonel 162 Rep 1,523 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . iTrader: (12)	Colinsworth is a huge D-bag. Madden used to be good when he would actually think about what he was saying instead of repeating his dumb and overused sayings. I have huge respect for John Madden from his playing days to his coaching days, but he's been washed up for a good 5 years now. Can't wait for Madden 2010 though!
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